Editorial Board

Editorial Board

Co-Editors-in-Chief

Dan Holtzclaw, DDS, MS
Dr. Holtzclaw received his dental degree (Cum Laude) from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. During a subsequent 11 year tour with the United States Navy, he completed a General Practice Residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, a Periodontics Residency at the prestigious National Naval Medical Center (“The President’s Hospital”), and received a Masters Degree in Oral Biology from George Washington University.

A preeminent educator who has placed over 30,000 implants in his ongoing career, Dr. Chen has lectured extensively about dental implants both nationally and around the world. He holds several patents for the implant and surgical instruments associated with his revolutionary surgical techniques.

Dr. Chen is a Fellow and Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists; He was a clinical instructor for the Implant Departments of Harvard University, Northwestern and UNLV. Presently, Dr. Chen is the Dean Advisory Board of Harvard University. Dr. Chen is a featured podium speaker for the Academy of Periodontology, The International Implant Symposium, The International Congress of Oral Implantology, The Quintessence International Symposium and The European Federation of Periodontology. He was nominated to participate in the advisory Board of Scientific Council for the German, Italian Journal of Implantology and Periodontology, and Journal of Implant Advanced Clinical Denstiry. He is also an editor for The International Magazine for Oral Implantology, and locally has served as a Medical Advisor for Las Vegas Health magazine. As of 2007, he also is part of The Peer Review for the Journal of Periodontology.

Editorial Advisory Board

Dr. Tara L. Aghaloo attended the University of Missouri at Kansas City for her undergraduate studies and received her D.D.S. degree in 1994. She received her M.D. degree from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1998. She is currently faculty at the University of California at Los Angeles in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She is has published many articles on implant dentistry and active in the field of research.

Dr. Alawi received his DDS degree from McGill University, completed a General Practice Residency at St. Barnabas Hospital, and Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and is currently an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania Penn School of Dental Medicine.

Director of the INSTITUTO Eduardo Anitua, Institute for Basic and Applied Research and a Clinical and Training Center for Oral Implantology and Regenerative Therapy. Scientific Director of BTI (Biotechnology Institute).Private practice in Implantation and Oral Rehabilitation in Vitoria (Spain).

Dr. Michael Apa is leading a new generation of dentists towards greatness. Utilizing a technique called Facial Aesthetic Design, Dr. Apa is pushing the boundaries of aesthetic dentistry. Currently practicing in the Rosenthal-Apa Group in New York City, Dr. Apa is able to focus solely on aesthetic and restorative dentistry. In the year 2000, Dr. Apa founded NYU’s Aesthetic Dental Society in association with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dr. Atlas received his D.M.D degree in 1986 from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and served there as acting Co-Chairman of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences. Currently, Dr. Atlas is Clinical Associate Professor, Co-Director of Restorative Dentistry Clinics and Director of Implant Dentistry. In addition, he is actively involved in the development and integration of clinical research studies for implants and dental materials at Penn.

Dr. Babbush received his D.D.S. from the University of Detroit School of Dentistry and his Master of Dental Science from Boston University. Dr. Babbush completed his Oral Surgery Residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Cleveland. Currently he is Director of the Dental Implant Center, Cleveland, Ohio and Clinical Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as well as Director of Dental Implant Research at Case School of Dental Medicine, Case Western Reserve University.

Dr. Thomas J. Balshi is a board certified prosthodontist practicing with Prosthodontics Intermedica in Fort Washington, PA, and is the director of the Institute For Facial Esthetics. A graduate of Temple University School of dentistry, he received surgical and prosthetic training in the Brånemark System of Osseointegrated Implants at the University of Toronto and in Gothenburg, Sweden. A diplomat of the American Board of Prosthodontics, he is a charter member and fellow of the Academy of Osseointegration, a fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists and the Academy of Implant Prosthodontics, and a founding member of the International College of Prosthodontists.

Dr. Barry Bartee received his D.D.S. degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas and after 9 years in private general practice he completed additional studies at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, receiving the M.D. degree in 1999. Dr. Bartee then returned to private dental practice in Lubbock, with a special emphasis on implant and reconstructive dentistry. Dr. Bartee is an Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, at Texas Tech School of Medicine and is an adjunct Clinical Professor at Texas A&M – Baylor College of Dentistry

Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Lorin Berland graduated in 1981from the Loyola University School of Dentistry; he then attended the General Practice Residency at the University of Texas Health and Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Berland pioneered the concept of spa dentistry in his group practice in Dallas, TX. Dr. Berland’s DVD and Manual “The Latest and Greatest in Cosmetic Dentistry – A Full Mouth Rehab in Two Appointments” has been awarded 8 AGD credits.

Peter M Bertrand received his BS from Union College in Schenectady NY in 1973. Then, after accepting a scholarship from the Navy, he earned his DDS from Georgetown University in 1977 before embarking on a 30 year career in the Navy. In addition to assignments on both coasts, and tours in Iceland and the Philippines, he received his Periodontics Certificate from the Naval Postgraduate School in Bethesda, MD in 1985 and his Orofacial Pain Certificate from the University of Kentucky in 1993.

Dr. Block graduated from the University of Rochester in 1975, attaining both a BA in Biology and a BS in Biomedical Engineering. He completed his dental training at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 1979, receiving his D.M.D. cum laude in a special field. He completed his residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the LSU School of Dentistry in 1983. He remained at the LSU School of Dentistry achieving the faculty level of Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr. Christopher Bonacci has been practicing Oral and Maxillofacial surgery in Northern Virginia since 1998. He has been Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Bonacci is currently serving as Chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Division of General Surgery, at the Reston Hospital Center, Reston VA.

Dr. Bonilla received his dental degree from Universidad de San Carlos in Guatemala. Then he completed a 2 Year Advanced General Dentistry Residency at the Eastman Dental Center (University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester NY), a Prosthodontics Residency (3 years)and a Master in Science Degree at The Ohio State University, Columbus OH. Dr. Bonilla is a founding member of the Washington DC and VA Millennium Dental Study Clubs, an Active member of the Synergy Study Club, Tyson’s & Fairfax County Study Clubs,

Dr. Bouloux is currently Assistant Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine. He is also the director of research and chief of service at Grady Memorial Hospital. He obtained his dental and masters degree from Sydney University and his medical degree from Emory University. He has completed fellowships in orthognathic and temporomandibular joint surgery. He has interests in temporomandibular joint dysfunction and trauma.

Ron Brown attended the University of Maryland and graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1971. He served in the US Army Dental Corps at Ft. Huachuca, AZ, and returned to the Washington, DC Metro area in private practice in Northern Virginia and DC. He completed postdoctoral education in pharmacology and oral medicine at Georgetown University with an MS in 1988. Since then, he has had faculty positions at Georgetown University School of Dentistry and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston…

Dr. Butler maintains a periodontal practice in downtown Seattle and has been an Affiliate Clinical Faculty member at the University of Washington. His practice reflects his emphasis on aesthetic microsurgery techniques, regenerative periodontal therapy, and implant aesthetics. He has lectured to the Academy of Osseointegration, American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, International Association of Dental Research, Western Society of Periodontology and numerous other dental societies.

Dr. Callan received his B.S., B.A. degree from the University of Arkansas in Business Management and Marketing. He received his D.D.S. degree in 1975 and a Certificate in Periodontics from the University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1978. Dr. Callan maintains a private practice limited to Periodontics with an emphasis on tissue regeneration and implant dentistry in Little Rock, Arkansas. His current hospital appointment includes the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Cleft Palate Team and the University Of Arkansas Medical Science Division Of Plastic Surgery, both located in Little Rock.

Dr. Caplanis is an Assistant Professor and part-time faculty within the Graduate Programs in Implant Dentistry and Advanced Periodontics and Implant Surgery, at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. He completed the three year Residency in Implant Dentistry in1995, received his Masters of Science Degree in Oral Implantology in 1996 and earned a specialty Certificate in Periodontics in 1997, all from Loma Linda University. Dr. Caplanis has an extremely unique background…

Dr. Cardaropoli graduated in Dentistry (cum Laude) and Certificate in Periodontology at the University of Turin Dental School. Active Member of the Italian Society of Periodontology (SIdP), of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and of the Italian Society of Osseointegrated Implantology (SIO). International Member of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). Dental consultant of Juventus Football Club and of the Test Pilots of Alenia Aeronautics. Scientific consultant of the National Dental Pulp Laboratory, Boston MA…

Dr. Cardarpoli graduated in Dentistry at the University of Turin, Italy Dental School. He received a speciality certificate in Periodontology and PhD in Periodontology at Goteborg University, Sweden (mentors: Prof. Jan Lindhe and Prof. Jan Wennström). He also received a Certificate in Oral biology, in Advance Biomaterials and in Experimental Laboratory Animal Science at Goteborg University. Dr. Giuseppe Cardaropoli an authority in Experimental Research in Periodontology and Implantology has been appointed as an Assistant Professor in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at NYU College of Dentistry in 2006.

Dr. Cavallaro received his DDS degree from the New York University College of Dentistry (Valedictorian). Upon completion of his dental degree, he completed a general practice residency at the Manhattan Veterans Administration Medical Center in New York. Dr. Cavallaro completed a Prosthodontics residency at the New York University College of Dentistry and also completed an additional implant fellowship at NYU. Dr. Cavallaro has held numerous teaching positions including a current position at the NYU Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. Dr. Cavallaro maintains a private practice limited to prosthodontics and implant dentistry in Brooklyn, NY.

Dr. Jennifer Cha is the President of the Dental Implant Institute of Las Vegas. She is a Fellow and Diplomat of the International Board of Oral Implantologists, one of only three dentists in Las Vegas to be awarded this esteemed honor.

Dr. Leon Chen is the Founder and CEO of The Dental Implant Institute. Dr. Chen is world renowned for his development of the techniques of Hydraulic Sinus Condensing™ which was developed in 1995, and his Vertical Translation™ for Cosmetic Root/Implant Coverage, and Vertical Translation™ for Vertical and Horizontal Augmentation techniques, which were developed in 1997.

Dr. Stephen Chu received his doctoral degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1984 and his master’s degree in restorative dentistry and certificate in post-graduate Fixed Prosthodontics from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1986. He subsequently obtained his dental technician certification in dental ceramics in 1996 and ASMDT status in 1998 at New York University College of Dentistry. He is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Implant Dentistry,

Dr. Charles Cobb graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), School of Dentistry in 1964. He received a Certificate of Specialty in Periodontics and a Master of Science degree in Microbiology, both from UMKC in 1966. Following two years of active duty with the U. S. Navy, Dr. Cobb returned to school at Georgetown University, graduating in 1971 with a Ph.D. in Anatomy. After graduation from Georgetown, he held teaching and research positions at Louisiana State University and the University of Alabama in Birmingham.

Spyridon Condos, DDS, DICOI, FAGD is a Clinical Assistant Professor and educational director for the continuing education implant continuum at NYU College of Dentistry. He has been teaching both surgical and restorative implant dentistry for 15 years. He has published and lectured extensively nationally and internationally, and is the founder of the Occlusal Concepts Study Group, dedicated to studying the interrelationship between occlusion and the various dental disciplines.

Bringing over 15 years of experience to his cosmetic practices spanning the Northeast, Dr. Connelly’s practice in Manhattan is on Madison Avenue in Mid-town Manhattan. Dr. Connelly is a New York City dentist whose work spans many generations and walks of life. Moms, corporate executives, celebrities, professional athletes, runway models – Dr. Connelly has built his reputation by inviting everyone into his practices. Dr. Connelly is the cosmetic dentist for Eye5 modeling agency in Manhattan, numerous Boston Bruins (NHL), New York Rangers (NHL), and New York Knicks (NBA).

Dr. De la Rosa received his D.D.S. from the University of Nuevo León in Monterrey, Mexico in 1992. Afterwards he graduated from the department of Periodontics at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, were he received a certificate in Periodontics and a M.S. degree. He then joined the department of Dental Implantology and Prosthodontics, were he completed a Fellowship program in Oral Implantology and Prosthodontics in 1997. Dr. De la Rosa maintains a private practice in periodontics and implantology in Mexico.

Dr. Del Fabbro received his degree in Biology in 1989 at the University of Milano. Ph.D. in Human Physiology in 1994 at the University of Milano. Post-doctoral fellowship in 1995-1997 at the Institute of Physiology, University of Milano. Since 2002 he is a researcher and professor for the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Milano. He is presently Head of the Section of Oral Physiology at the Department of Health Technologies Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, University of Milano, Italy.

Dr. Douglas Deporter has been a full-time member of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto since 1976. He is the Coordinator of the Oral Reconstruction Center, Discipline of Periodontology, a specialty program providing training in implant dentistry to periodontic residents and general dentists. He is co-inventor of the Endopore® Dental Implant device, and has worked in the field of implant dentistry research since 1983.

Dr. Tomell DuBose completed his postgraduate training in Prosthodontics at the University of Michigan. He attended Howard University where he received his undergraduate degree and Doctorate of Dental Surgery. After Dental school, Dr. DuBose spent a one year fellowship with the Chrisitan Eye Ministry in Ghana, West Africa and now has his own private practice in Washington, DC. As a leading specialist in Occlusal Therapy and Implant Dentistry he is the founder of the DuBose Institute for Dentistry where he host several seminars and lecturers nationally and internationally.

Dr. Alex Dale Ehrlich is a Captain in the United States Navy Dental Corp. A native of Wyoming, Captain Alex Dale Ehrlich was born in Torrington on the 22th of May 1947. He graduated from Huntley High School in 1965 then attended Goshen County Community college earning his Associates of Arts degree in Biology. In 1967 he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was trained as a Morse Code Intercept Operator. Duty stations included Lackland AFB Texas, Biloxi…

Nicolas Elian is Assistant Professor and Head of the Division of Implant Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD) Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. Renown for his expertise in the evaluation and retreatment of implants, Dr. Elian’s clinical practice focuses on surgical procedures such as advanced bone grafting and ridge augmentations. He completed his DDS degree and post-graduate studies in prosthodontics and implant dentistry at NYUCD.

Dr. Fugazzotto received his D.D.S. from New York University in 1979 and a certificate in advanced graduate studies in periodontology from Boston University in 1981. Since that time Dr. Fugazzotto has maintained a private practice limited to periodontics and implant therapy in Milton, Massachusetts. Dr. Fugazzotto has authored or co-authored over 80 articles in refereed scientific journals, as well as authoring a monograph entitled “Guided Tissue Regeneration: Maximizing Clinical Results.”

Dr. Scott D. Ganz graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey Dental School. He completed a three-year specialty program in Maxillofacial Prosthetics at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ganz is well-published in various scientific and professional journals (over 55 articles ). He has delivered presentations both nationally and internationally on the Prosthetic and Surgical phases of Implant Dentistry and is considered one of the world’s leading experts in the field of Computer Utilization for Diagnostic, Graphical, and Treatment Planning Applications in Dentistry.

Dr. David Garber has a dual appointment at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, in Augusta Georgia, as Clinical Professor in the Department of Periodontics, as well as Clinical Professor in the Department of Oral Rehabilitation. He is also on the faculty of Louisiana State University as Visiting Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics.

Dr. Arun K. Garg is the founder of Implant Seminars, the largest provider of dental implant continuing education. He is considered a world’s preeminent authority on bone biology, bone harvesting and bone grafting in dental implant surgery. For nearly 20 years, he served as a full-time Professor of Surgery in the Division of Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine, and as Director of the Residency Training Program. He has written four books, translated into multiple languages…

Dr. Guichet frequently lectures on the subjects of implant dentistry, esthetic occlusal rehabilitation and computers in dental practice. He maintains a full time prosthodontic practice in Orange, California, where he has developed and installed a comprehensive digital clinical records process. He is member of several prosthodontic organizations and has completed a four year term as the editor of Academy News, the newsletter for the Academy of Osseointegration. Additionally he is a past president of the Osseointegration Foundation.

A Dallasite, attended Highland Park High School and SMU. Graduated Baylor Dental School. Fellow of Academy of General Dentistry. Fellow Member of The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Member of the Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry. Member of the Dallas County Dental Society. Member of the Kerr Roundtable. Senior Clinical Consultant with THE DENTAL ADVISOR. Senior Clinical Instructor and Lecturer of Cosmetic Dentistry with Larry Rosenthal and Aesthetic Advantage at NYU, Guys Dental College, London, England.

Commander Hargitai currently serves as Division Head, Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine, Department of Dentistry, U.S. Naval Hospital Naples, Italy. Originally from Cleveland, OH, he attended Cleveland State University leading to a Bachelor of Science. He received his DDS in 1996 from Case Western Reserve University and was commissioned as a Lieutenant. His first assignment was at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton as a General Practice Resident. His next assignment was assistant dental officer, 3rd Dental Battalion…

Dr. Michael W. Herndon graduated from Loma Linda University in 1983. He has served as a guest lecturer for Graduate Periodontics at Loma Linda University in the subject of Periodontal Prosthesis and is a Founding Member of the San Francisco Academy of Advanced Dental Education. Dr. Herndon maintained a practice limited to Dental Implants and Periodontal Prosthesis from 1994-2005 in Chico, Ca. Currently he practices General Dentistry emphasizing Perio/Prosth, Dental Implants, and Periodontics in Quincy, Ca. in the High Sierras.

Dr. Robert A. Horowitz graduated from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery in 1982 having concentrated in periodontics and fixed prosthodontics. After completion of a one-year general practice residency, Dr. Horowitz finished a 2 year specialty training program in periodontics at New York University and the Manhattan VA Hospital. He began placing dental implants after taking implant surgery courses nationally and internationally in 1985.

Dr Huang received his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from UC Berkeley. He got his MD degree from Brown University School of Medicine in 1993 . Dr Huang completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Hackensack University Medical Center and has a special interest in oral pathology associated with systemic diseases.

Dr. Huber received his DDS from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School, San Antonio, Texas in 1980 and a Certificate in Oral Medicine from the National Naval Dental Center, Bethesda, Maryland in 1988. He is certified by the American Board of Oral Medicine. During his 22 year career in the United States, Dr. Huber served as Chairman, Department of Oral Medicine and Maxillofacial Radiology and Director, Graduate Program in Oral Medicine, National Naval Dental Center, Bethesda, Maryland. In addition he served as Specialty Leader for Oral Medicine…

E. Richard Hughes, D.D.S., Sterling Virginia, graduated from the Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in 1982. Dr. Hughes received a certificate in Dental Implantology in 1993 from the Howard University College of Dentistry in conjunction with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Dr. Hughes is a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, a Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry.

Debby Hwang, DMD, is a published author and researcher in the field of dental implantology and periodontics. She received her dental degree cum laude from Harvard University and specialty training at the University of Michigan, where she won the Sigurd P. Ramfjord Award for Excellence and earned a nomination for the Dr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Kramer Scholar Award, a prestigious national prize. Currently, she maintains a private practice limited to periodontics in Fairfield, CT with Dr. Michael Sonick.

Mian Iqbal received his DMD degree from University of Pennsylvania and his Master of Dental Science degree and certificate in Endodontics from University of Minnesota and is a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. Currently he is the Director of Graduate Dental Education as well as Director of Graduate Endodontics program at University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Iqbal is a member of the American Dental Association, and American Association of Endodontists.

Dr. Irinakis is the Director of Graduate Periodontics & Implant Surgery at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, Canada. He is also the founder and director of I.D.E.A.S. Institute for Dental Education & Advanced Surgeries. He serves UBC with the rank of Associate Clinical Professor in the Division of Periodontics. Dr. Tassos Irinakis completed his dental degree in Athens, Greece. After working in private practice he continued his education at the University of British Columbia where he received his specialty training in Periodontics and Implant Surgery. His postgraduate education led to a Diploma in Periodontics and a Masters degree in Oral Biology. He continued to obtain his Fellowship with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.

Fairleigh Dickinson Dental school, graduated 1979. University of Pennsylvania, Certificate in Periodontics, 1981. Avid lecturer on esthetic periodontal surgery to over fifty study clubs, dental societies and the american academy of cosmetic dentistry. He has lectured at the New York Academy of Dentistry, the International Congress of Esthetic Dentistry in Turkey, and the Academy of Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Jacobs has authored several papers in the field of periodontics…

Dr. Johnson graduated from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry. He performed a general practice residency at the Naval Regional Medical Center, Camp Pendleton, California. Dr. Johnson completed residencies in oral medicine at the Naval Postgraduate Dental School, and orofacial pain at the University of Kentucky. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine and the American Board of Orofacial Pain. Currently Dr. Johnson is a professor and chairman of the orofacial pain center at the Naval Postgraduate Dental School, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda…

Sascha A. Jovanovic was formally trained in Periodontics at UCLA School of Dentistry, in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University, and in Prosthodontics at University of Aachen, Germany. He holds a Master of Sciences degree in Oral Biology from UCLA. He has restricted his clinical work for over 15 years to dental implant therapy and bone & soft tissue reconstruction, is a Lecturer at UCLA Continuing Dental Education, is Academic Chairman of the gIDE Institute and is Editor-in-Chief of Implant Tribune.

Dr. Kois received his D.M. D. from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine and Certificate in Periodontal Prosthodontics with a M.S.D. degree from the University of Washington, School of Dentistry. He maintains a private practice limited to Prosthodontics in Tacoma and Seattle and is an Affiliate Professor in the Graduate Restorative Program at the University of Washington. Dr. Kois continues to lecture nationally and internationally, is reviewer for the International Journal of Prosthodontics…

Jack T Krauser DMD trained in Dentistry at U Penn. He then went on to the Periodontics department at Boston University. After a short stay in private practice in NY, he started his own practice in Boca Raton and N Palm Beach, Florida, where he practices today. He has lectured nationally and internationally on subjects including implant design and surfaces, extraction socket therapy, ridge augmentation, and regeneration as well as guided implant surgery. He is a fellow in the ISI society of ConeBeam Ct owners. He is involved as an editor of several implant related journals, he has published over 20 journal articles and three text chapters.

Dr. Kurtzman is in private general practice in Silver Spring, Maryland and is a former Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Maryland, Department of Endodontics, Prosthetics and Operative Dentistry. He has lectured both nationally and internationally on the topics of Restorative dentistry, Endodontics and Implant surgery and prosthetics, removable and fixed prosthetics, Periodontics and has over 140 published articles.

Dr. Burton Langer earned his dental degree from Tuffs School of Dental Medicine. He received his Certificate in Periodontics and Masters Degree in Science from Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry in 1966. He was a former Associate Clinical Professor of Periodontics and the Director of Post Graduate Clinical Periodontics at Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He is currently on the staff of Beth Israel Medical Center.

Dr. Marc Lazare is a renowned lecturer, dental columnist, featured author in peer reviewed dental journals, teacher, consultant, inventor, and President of Cosmetic Innovations, Inc. Dr. Lazare is well regarded by his peers, recognized as an authority on Cosmetic Dentistry and known by many as ‘Dentist to the Stars’. He has recently authored a book titled: Dr. Lazare’s – The Patient’s Guide to Dentistry.

Dr. Leopardi received his undergraduate dental degree from the University of Adelaide, South Australia, in 1984. He enjoyed private practice as a general dentist in Adelaide, Australia, for several years prior to receiving his specialist training and masters degree in combined fixed, removable and implant Prosthodontics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1993. At Chapel Hill, he also taught Fixed Prosthodontics as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Upon return to Australia, he began a successful Prosthodontic private practice…

Edward Lowe received his D.M.D. degree from the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Dentistry in 1986. He maintains a full time private practice devoted to comprehensive functional aesthetic and reconstructive dentistry in downtown Vancouver, BC, Canada.

As Vice-President of Customer Relations and Co-Founder of Roadside Multimedia, Shannon Mackey brings 19 years of dental practice management experience to her dental clients, who seek solutions to the challenge of finding new and creative ways to market their websites.

Dr. Miles Madison entered college at a young age of sixteen, and graduated form University of Southern California Magna Cum Laude with Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences in 1985. He then attended UCLA School of Dentistry where he again graduated with top honors and was the recipient of numerous academic awards. Dr. Madison went on to specialize in Periodontology at UCSF (University of California at San Francisco) where he became one of the youngest graduating periodontists in United States.

Dr. Maiorana earned his degree in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Milan in 1982. Specialty in Dentistry in 1985. Specialty in Orthodontics in 1987. He served as assistant professor at the dental School in Milano from 1987 to 1992. Researcher in Stomatology from 1993 to 2000. Associate Professor of Oral Surgery in 2000. Academic Current Position: Professor and Chairman ,Oral Surgery and Implantology, Dental School College of Dentistry in Milano. Head ,Dept Implantology Dental Clinic ICP, Milano.

Dr. Malmquist is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with a private practice in Portland, Oregon. He is a graduate of the University of Oregon and the University of Oregon Dental School. He completed a rotating internship in the US Army and a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and completed seven years and a board examiner. He is the past Treasurer and past President of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is currently a Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University.

Dr. Louis Mandel is a Professor of Oral Surgery at Columbia University School of Dental Medicine and Assistant Dean and director for Hospital Affiliations at Columbia University. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and fellow of the American College of Dentists. He is a world renowned lecturer and is well published, publishing over 125 articles in peer reviewed journals. He is one of the leader experts in the world on Salivary Gland diseases…

Dr. Layne Martin is internationally known as one of the top cosmetic dentists in the world. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Stony Brook University, in NY. Subsequently he served in United States Navy Dental Corp as a Cosmetic Dentist and Staff Dental Corp Officer for 6 years. Dr. Martin completed a General Practice Residency at the National Naval Medical Center (The “President’s Hospital”) in Bethesda, MD.

Dr. Martin completed his PhD in Epidemiology at U.W. in 1993. He completed Oral Medicine specialty training in 1993, and was awarded a Master’s of Science in Dentistry in 1994, both at the University of Washington. He is a Professor in the Department of Oral Medicine, with adjunct appointments in the Departments of Dental Public Health Sciences and Epidemiology. He is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Oral Medicine, and Director of the Oral Medicine Graduate Training Program at U.W.

Dr. Ziv Mazor is a leading Israeli periodontist. He graduated the periodontal department of Hadassah school for dental medicine-Jerusalem Israel in 1990 where he served as clinical instructor and lecturer for undergraduate and postgraduate dental students. From 1990-1993 – clinical instructor and lecturer of undergraduate and postgraduate students – Tel Aviv school of dental medicine –department of periodontology. Since 1995 – Lecturer and moderator in advanced implant training courses. Dr. Mazor maintains private practice…

Dr. Miles was Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health. He is currently an adjunct professor at the Arizona School and The University of Texas. A diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and the American Board of Oral Medicine, Dr. Miles has been named one of the “TOP 100 CLINICANS IN CE” for the last 6 years by Dentistry Today. He has authored over 120 scientific articles and five textbooks…

Dr. Miller received his B.A. from New York University and M.A. from Hofstra University, both in biology. He graduated with honors from New York University College of Dentistry where he received the International College of Dentists Award for clinical excellence. Following graduation, he completed a residency program at Flushing Hospital and Medical Center where he was involved in all phases of dentistry including facial trauma. Dr. Miller is a board certified…

Dr. John Minichetti is a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, International Academy of Dentofacial Esthetics, and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He is an honorary fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentsity. Dr. Minichetti is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/ Implant Dentistry. He is a former faculty member of Fairleigh Dickenson University and Mt Sinai Medical School and is an Attending at Englewood Hospital. Dr. Minichetti is past- president of the Northeast District…

Uwe Mohr is owner and proprietor of Smart Ceramics Dental Studio in Toronto, Canada. In addition to a Masters Degree in Dental Technology, Uwe holds distinctions as an RDT and CDT and is widely recognized as one of the dental indstry’s top laboratory technicians. Uwe specializes in high end cosmetic and prosthodontic restorations and provides services to dentists worldwide.

Dr. Moss received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1984 from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry. After 4 years of private practice, he was commissioned into the United States Dental Corps where he practiced general dentistry until 1997 when he began an endodontic residency at the Naval Postgraduate Dental School. Upon graduation, he was awarded the Chief of the Corps award as the top resident of his class. Dr. Moss became a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontists in 2003.

Dr. Moy received his dental degree from the University of Pittsburgh, a certificate in General Practice Residency from Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii and his certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from UCLA Hospital and Medical Center.He presently limits his practice to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery focusing primarily in the areas of Osseointegrated dental implants and the reconstruction of the severely atrophic ridges.

Muralidhar (Mel) Mupparapu is a Professor in the Deptment of Diagnostic Sciences, UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School and is the Director of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. Dr. Mupparapu is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine where he was a member of the faculty from 1996 until 2002 when he moved to UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School. Dr. Muppapu is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and is active member of the American Acamy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR), the American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM) and the International Association of Dental Research (IADR).

Dr. Ross Nash is a pioneer in the art of cosmetic dentistry and widely held to be one of the finest cosmetic dentists in the world. Author, international lecturer, consultant to major dental product manufacturers, Dr. Nash is the cosmetic dentist who teaches other dentists. He has been on the teaching faculty at the Medical College of Georgia, School of Dentistry and is co-founder and director of the Nash Institute for Dental Learning.

Dr. Gregory D. Naylor is a native of western Massachusetts. He graduated with honors from Springfield College in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. He received a Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1978 and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society. After graduation from dental school, he received a commission in the United States Navy and served in the Navy for over 27 years. His assignments in the Navy have taken him around the world…

Dr. Noujeim received his dental degree and two specialty degrees in oral biology and maxillofacial radiology from the Lebanese University, School of Dentistry in Beirut. He began teaching dental radiology in September 1990 and was appointed as division head in 1999 till 2002. In 2003, he moved to the United States where he finished a Master of Science (MS) degree in Dental Diagnostic Science (Oral and Maxillo-Facial radiology) from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2006.

Dr. Sammy S. Noumbissi received his D.D.S degree from Howard University College of Dentistry in 1998. As a dental student, he was invited to give a scientific research poster presentation at the IADR/AADR as a young investigator. Dr. Noumbissi then attended Loma Linda University’s prestigious three-year Advanced Education Program in Implant Dentistry. There he received his Certificate in Implant Dentistry in 2002 and a Master of Science degree in Oral Implantology in 2005. Dr. Noumbissi has extensive experience in implant and implant-related surgery. He has published abstracts and articles in per reviewed dental journals such as the Journal of Dental Research and the Journal of Oral Implantology.

Dr. Novaes has published approximately 150 papers and 2 books. He is a board member of the International Academy of Periodontology, Editorial Advisory Board of the Journal of Periodontology, and Co-Editor in Chief of Titanium, International Scientific Journal of Dental Implants & Biomaterials. Dr. Novaes was the President of the Brazilian Academy of Osseointegration from 2004-2008.

Dr. Orth started his career by receiving an undergraduate degree form Wichita State University in 1980 and his dental degree from Creighton University in 1984. Following his graduation from dental school, Dr. Orth completed the advanced speciality education program in Periodontics and a Masters of Science Degree at Baylor College of Dentistry in 1986. In 1991 the American Board of Periodontology granted Dr. Orth the distinction of a board certified specialist in Periodontics, a status attained by fewer than one percent of all private practice dentists in the United States.

Recognized both nationally and internationally as a leader and educator in Esthetic Dentistry, Prosthodontics, and Implant dentistry, Dr. Jacinthe Paquette maintains a full-time private prosthodontic practice including an in-house dental laboratory with world-class laboratory dental technicians in Newport Beach, California. She serves on numerous editorial boards, advisory boards, and peer-reviewed journals including “Consumer Guide to Dentistry”, a web-based educational site for the general public.

For more than 25 years, Dr. George Priest has maintained a private full-time prosthodontic practice in Atlanta, GA devoted to esthetic, advanced restorative and implant dentistry. In 2008, Dr. Priest relocated his prosthodontic practice to Hilton Head Island, SC (outside Savannah, GA). He lectures nationally and abroad on topics including implant dentistry, advanced restorative dentistry, tooth colored restorations and esthetic excellence. He is a regular contributor to many acclaimed dental journals including The International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants, Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry and The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry.

Dr. Rasperini graduated in dentistry, specialized in Orthodontics and periodontics. He is a researcher and professor in Periodontology for the University of Milano. He is member of the European Federation of Periodontology, the American Academy of Periodontology, Active Member of the Italian Society of Periodontology. Active Member of the European Academy of Osseointegration, and Active Member of the Academy of Osseointegration. He is a winner of several awards for the research focused on Periodontology and Implantology. He speaks international, and is a author of several publications…

Dr. Ravenel earned her DMD from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in 1990 and completed General Practice Residencies at the University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky and Carolinas Medicine Center, Charlotte, North Carolina. Following residency training she served 8 years in the U.S. Navy Dental Corp. While on active duty Dr. Ravenel completed a 2 year Oral Medicine residency at the National Naval Dental Center, Bethesda, Maryland.

Dr. Terry Rees received his DDS degree from the University of Tennessee, College of Dentistry, and his MSD in Periodontics from Baylor College of Dentistry. He is the former Chair of the Department of Periodontics and presently serves as Professor, Department of Periodontics and Director of the Stomotology Center, at Baylor College of Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and the American Board of Oral Medicine, a Fellow in the American…

Dr. Laurence R. Rifkin practices dentistry in Beverly Hills, California, with a focus on Dento-Facial Aesthetics and Comprehensive Periodontal-Implant Rehabilitation. Dr. Rifkin graduated USC School of Dentistry in 1976 where he received his dental degree. He has been a faculty member of Both USC and UCLA’s schools of Dentistry

Dr. Romanos received DDS and DMD degrees from the Athens University, Greece and the University of Berlin, Germany. He has degrees/certifications in Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral Surgery, and Implantology. Dr. Romanos is currently Professor of Clinical Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester and Director of the Unit of Laser Dentistry, Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester. He has published over 60 articles in international peer reviewed journals and currently directs multiple clinical studies.

Dr. Paul Rosen maintains a full-time private practice in Yardley, Pennsylvania, limited to periodontics, surgical implant placement and regenerative therapy. He also has an appointment as Clinical Associate Professor of Periodontics at the University of Maryland Dental School. Dr. Rosen is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and serves as an Examiner for the oral examination of the Board. Dr. Rosen has served on a number of committees for the American Academy of Periodontology.

Dr. Joel L. Rosenlicht is an energetic, accomplished speaker, clinician and innovator. His presentations are always enlightening, well received and often bring new clarity to procedures and techniques for implant dentistry and oral maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Rosenlicht, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon has been in both private practice and academics for 30 years, developing techniques for bone grafting, immediate impressions for implants and prosthetic applications for immediate and delayed restorations.

Dr. Rosenthal Heads The Rosenthal Apa Group for Aesthetic Dentistry in New York City where he maintains his Aesthetic and Restorative dental practice. He believes that improving his patients smiles, through “conservative cosmetic dental techniques, has a positive and powerful impact on their overall appearance and self confidence. He completed his residency at Montefiore hospital and Graduated from New York University. Dr. Rosenthal is an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dr. Roser is currently the DeLos Hill Professor and Chief of oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. He received his dental and medical degrees from Harvard University. Following completion of residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA, he joined the faculty at Harbor UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, CA. In 1981 he was appointed Division Director or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Columbia University College of Dentistry…

Dr. Ruggiero received his DMD degree from Harvard Dental School and his MD degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He received his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery board certification in 1994 and has served as a board examiner for the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr. Henry Salama completed his undergraduate education at the State University of New York at Binghamton where he received a BS in Biology. He earned his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Salama then pursued post-graduate specialties in Periodontics, Periodontal Prosthetics, and Fixed Prosthodontics as well as Implant Surgical Training and Implant Prosthetic Training.

Dr. Maurice A. Salama completed his undergraduate studies at the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1985, where he received his BS in Biology. Dr. Salama received his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where he later received his dual specialty certification in Orthodontics and Periodontics, as well as implant training at the Branemark Center at Penn. He was awarded the George Coslet and Richard Chase Scholarships at the University of Pennsylvania during his post-doctoral studies. Dr. Salama is currently on the faculties of the University of Pennsylvania and the Medical College of Georgia as Clinical Assistant Professor of Periodontics.

Dr. Anthony G. Sclar is considered a leader around the world in reconstructive and esthetic dental implant surgery. A board certified Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Sclar has been in private practice at South Florida OMS located in Miami, Florida since 1989. He is recognized as one of the most experienced dental implant surgeons and renowned educators in the world. Dr Sclar is the founder of Integrated Seminars and Director of Education at the Sclar Center for Empowered Dental Implant Learning where he conducts limited attendance topic specific courses for his colleagues featuring innovative training methodologies.

Frank Setzer graduated from Friedrich-Alexander-University in Erlangen, Germany with his DDS degree in 1995, from where he also received his doctoral degree in 1998 with magna cum laude. After working for nine years in private practice he pursued specialty training at the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated from the endodontic program in 2006, where he attained the Richard F. Weiss Award for Excellence and also received a MS degree in oral biology in 2008. Frank currently teaches as a full-time faculty member at the Department of Endodontics of the University of Pennsylvania.

Maurizio Silvestri graduated from the University of Pavia and works as a Periodontologist and Implantologist. He is an active member and has recently been the secretary of the Italian Society of Periodontology (SidP) between 2001 and 2003. He is a consultant Professor of Periodontology at the University of Pavia. He is an author of a large number of scientific works: he won the prize for best clinical work at the First Congress of the EFP…

Dennis G. Smiler, D.D.S., M.Sc.D. is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, American Congress of Oral Implantology, the American Society of Osseointegration, and an Associate Fellow and Honored Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He has published numerous articles in dental professional literature and contributed to periodicals and textbooks.

Muna Soltan, D.D.S., F.I.G.D. is a graduate from Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry and maintains a private practice in Riverside California. She is a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and has published articles in dental literature and textbooks. She is a national and international lecturer on topics relating to sinus lift elevation, implants, bone grafts and bone marrow aspiration-stem cell grafts.

Dr. Michael Sonick is a full time practicing periodontist and implant surgeon in Fairfield, Connecticut. He is also an active teacher, clinical researcher and author. He is a on the Editorial Board of Inside Dentistry, Compendium, Functional Esthetics and Restorative Dentistry of Dental Education and Dental XP. He currently is a Guest Lecturer at New York University School of Dentistry in their international dental program. Dr Sonick is founder and director of Sonick Seminars…

Dr. Soolari earned his doctorate from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry in 1990, where he received several academic awards. He received his specialty training in periodontics from Eastman Dental Center and Master of Science degree from the University of Rochester, Rochester, New York. He achieved the distinction of Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology in 1997. Dr. Soolari is an Adjunct Clinical Professor at the Periodontics Department at the Naval Postgraduate Dental School in Bethesda, MD.

Dr. Stoopler is an Assistant Professor / Clinician-Educator of Oral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He completed his undergraduate studies at Binghamton University in 1994 and earned his dental degree from Penn in 1999. Dr. Stoopler completed a General Practice Residency at the Brooklyn Veterans Administration Hospital in 2000 and a subsequent Fellowship in Oral Medicine at Penn in 2002. He has achieved Diplomate status with both the American Board of Oral Medicine and the American Board of Special Care Dentistry.

Dr. Scott Synnott received his Dental degree from the Medical College of Virginia and went on to receive his Certificate in Prosthodontics from the Naval Postgraduate Dental School (NPDS) in Bethesda, MD. He went on to complete a Maxillofacial Prosthetics Fellowship at NPDS and retired at the rank of Captain from the US Navy Dental Corps after 22 years of service. Dr. Synnott is a former director of both the U.S. Navy Maxillofacial Prosthetics Fellowship and Prosthodontic Residency programs. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics.

Dr. Tal received his D.M.D. from the Hebrew University Jerusalem and Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, and his Master of Dentistry and PhD from the University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg where he also completed his training in Periodontics and Oral Medicine. Currently he is the Head of the School of Dental Medicine, professor and chairman of the Department of Periodontology and Incumbent of The Gerald Niznick Chair of Implantology at Tel Aviv University.

Dr. Tarantola is former Clinical Director of the Department of Education at The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education in Key Biscayne, Florida. In January of 2002, he opened his full time restorative practice on Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL. His background brings nine years of private practice in Kansas City, Missouri. His attendance of the continuum courses in the 80’s as well as being a member of the visiting faculty before joining the Institute full time in 1991 through 2001 and currently practicing full time in Miami brings a background relevant to today’s dentist.

Dr. Dennis P. Tarnow is presently Professor and Chairman of the Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Tarnow has a certificate in Periodontics and Prosthodontics and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Periodontology. He has a private practice in New York City. Dr. Tarnow has published numerous articles on perio-prosthodontics and implant dentistry and has lectured extensively…

Dr. Terézhalmy is Professor and Dean Emeritus, School of Dental Medicine, Case Western Reserve University (effective September 1, 2008). In addition, he is a Consultant in Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine, and Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Naval Postgraduate Dental School, National Naval Medical Center.

Tiziano Testori is a Doctor in Medicine and Surgery (M.D.) from the University of Milan in 1981. He specialised in Odontostomatology in 1984 and in Orthognatodontics at the same University in 1986. Head of the Implantology and Oral Rehabilitation Department at the Odontostomatology Clinic (Chairman: Prof. R. L. Weinstein), Galeazzi Orthopaedic Institute, University of Milan. Scientific Director of the post-graduate course in Osseointegrated Implantology at the Galeazzi Orthopaedic Institute, University of Milan.

Michael Tischler DDS, is a nationally recognized leader in the dental field for his achievements in educating his colleagues through lectures and published articles. He received a Doctor Of Dental Surgery Degree from the Georgetown University School of Dentistry in Washington, D.C. in 1989. Dr. Tischler brings dental implant, bone grafting and gum surgery experience to his dental practice in Woodstock, NY, in addition to prosthetic and cosmetic makeover dental procedures. Dr. Tischler lectures throughout the country…

Dr. Michael Toffler, received his D.D.S. from the New York University, College of Dentistry in 1983. Dr. Toffler gained his certificate of General Practice Residency and Residency in Periodontology from the Veterans Administration Medical Center in West Los Angeles in 1986. Dr. Toffler is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and has served as a Staff Periodontist at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in New York City from 1991 to 2007. He is well published on sinus and implant surgery and has designed osteotomes for implant/sinus surgery which are used worldwide.

Dr. Tozum received his DDS degree from Faculty of Dentistry, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey. He started his PhD program at Health Sciences Institute and also appointed as a graduate student at Department of Periodontology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey between 1998 and 2002. He continued his integrated PhD program at the Center for Craniofacial Regeneration and Department of Periodontics/Prevention/Geriatrics, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan between 2001 and 2002. During his stay, he attended Misch Implant Institute Advanced Implant Training program. In 2002, he was appointed as a clinical instructor at Department of Periodontology, Hacettepe University, Turkey and as an invited research investigator at the Center for Craniofacial Regeneration, The University of Michigan.

Associate Professor and Chair, Periodontology and Implantology, School of Dentistry, University of Ferrara. Director of the Research Center for the Study of Periodontal Diseases, University of Ferrara. President of the Italian Society of Osseointegrated Implantology (2007-2009). Active member of Italian Society of Periodontology, Italian Society of Osseointegrated Implantology, International Association for Dental Research, and International Academy of Periodontology. Editorial Board member for the Journal of Clinical Periodontology and Perio, member of the Peer review panel for the Journal of Periodontology. Private practice limited to Periodontology and Implantology.

Dr Tuchman received his D.M.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania, his M.D. degree from UCLA School of Medicine and his certificate in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery from UCLA Hospital Medical Center. His training included rotations in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Santiago, Chile at the Hospital de Clínicas and Funación Gantz, respectively.

Dr. Ilser Turkyilmaz obtained his dental degree from Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey in 1998 and PhD in 2004. Dr. Turkyilmaz worked as an instructor at Hacettepe University until he was invited by Goteborg University, Goteborg, Sweden for research collaborations. He worked in the Department of Biomaterials, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Goteborg University, Goteborg, Sweden in 2005. He returned to Hacettepe University at the end of 2005 and then worked in private practice in Ankara from February 2006 to May 2007. Dr. Turkyilmaz is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, Texas,

Dr. Dean Vafiadis received his dental degree and Prosthodontic specialty certificate from New York University College of Dentistry. He is currently the Director of the Full-Mouth Rehabilitation CE course at NYU. He is an Associate Professor of Prosthodontics at NYU College of Dentistry. Dr. Vafiadis is a lecturer and clinical instructor at the Aesthetic Advantage Course in the Rosenthal Institute of Aesthetic and Implant Dentistry at NYU. He is lectures nationally and abroad for Biomet- 3i and NYU Continuing Education department.

Dr. Verban received his dental degree from Loyola University School of Dentistry in Chicago, Illinois in 1976. He has published numerous articles and has developed surgical products used in implant dentistry. He maintains a private practice in Bloomington, Illinois.

Dr. Wang is Collegiate Professor of Periodontics, Professor and Director of Graduate Periodontics at the University of Michigan. Dr. Wang received his DDS from Taipei Medical College, Taipei, Taiwan, DDS, MSD from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio and Ph D from Hiroshima University, Japan. He has published 20 book chapters/invited reviews and more than 180 scientific articles. Dr. Wang is a Director and Diplomate of the American Board of Periodntology and a President-Elect, Board Director of the ICOI and a Fellow of American College of Dentists.

Dr. Watkins received his dental degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. In addition, he received a certificate in Prosthodontics from the Medical College of Virginia and completed a Fellowship in Advanced Implant Prosthodontics from the University of Maryland. He maintains a private practice limited to Prosthodontics in Washington, DC and McLean, VA and is a member of the American College of Prosthodontists, the Academy of Osseointegration and the American Dental Association among other professional organizations.

Dr. Wilcko received his certificate in Periodontics from Harvard University in 1975 and maintains a private practice in periodontics in Erie, Pennsylvania. He is presently a Clinical Associate Professor in Periodontics at Case Western University, Cleveland, Ohio and Consultant at the Naval Dental Center, Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Wilcko and his brother, William Wilcko DDS, have developed and patented a rapid orthodontic technique with an emphasis on providing for a more structurally intact periodontium. Dr. Wilcko has lectured extensively both domestically and internationally and has co-authored over 2 dozen peer reviewed articles and research abstracts and two textbook chapters relating to this combined periodontal/orthodontic technique and related topics.

Dr. Alan A. Winter, DDS, FACD is a board-certified periodontist having received his dental degree from New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Winter completed his general dental residency at Bronx Municipal Hospital Center of Albert Einstein Medical School and received his periodontal certificate from Columbia University School of Dental Medicine where he was an Associate Professor in periodontics for twelve years from which he recently received their Distinguished Alumni Award.

Dr. Glenn Wolfinger is a Board Certified Prosthodontist practicing at Prosthodontics Intermedica in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. He graduated Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and completed a residency in combined prosthodontics through the VA-Harvard Program in Boston; Former Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Temple University School of Dentistry; Staff Prosthodontist, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia; Prosthodontic Instructor, Episcopal Hospital Pediatric Dental Residency Program, Philadelphia; Clinical Instructor in Dept. of Prosthodontics at Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery; Past-President of the Pennsylvania Prosthodontic Association; Member of numerous other dental organizations.

Richard K. Yoon is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and Program Director of the Pediatric Dental Residency Program within the College of Dental Medicine’s Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Section of Growth and Development at Columbia University. Richard is a graduate of Columbia University’s College and a former trainee of Yale-New Haven’s Hospital general residency program….